How to get from Shelton to Chester by bus and train?

From Shelton to Chester by bus and train

To get from Shelton to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Howe Ave @ Kneen St station to Church St & Chapel St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHORE LINE EAST TRAIN train and finally take the 644 bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station to Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

193min$7.25
Bus - 255255
Train - SHORE LINE EAST TRAINSHORE LINE EAST TRAIN
Bus - 644644
Leaves from Howe Ave @ Kneen St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shelton
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    255 - New Haven Via George St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Chapel St
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Haven State Street
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SHORE LINE EAST TRAINSHORE LINE EAST TRAIN
    Wait for train
    SHORE LINE EAST TRAIN
    Eastbound
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Saybrook
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 644644
    Wait for bus
    644
    Middletown Rt 9 & Rt 154
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shelton to Chester by bus and train via 255, COMMUTER RAIL and 644

To get from Shelton to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Howe Ave @ Kneen St station to Church St & Chapel St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER RAIL train and finally take the 644 bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station to Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Bus - 255255
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Bus - 644644
Leaves from Howe Ave @ Kneen St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shelton
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    255 - New Haven Via George St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Chapel St
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Haven State Street
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER RAIL
    New London
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Saybrook
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 644644
    Wait for bus
    644
    Middletown Rt 9 & Rt 154
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shelton to Chester

The distance between Shelton, New York - New Jersey and Chester, New York - New Jersey is approximately 52.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shelton to Chester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Shelton

Shelton is located at Shelton, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Howe Ave @ Opp Wharf St.

Train stations close to Shelton:

  • Derby
  • Ansonia

Bus stations close to Shelton:

  • Howe Ave @ Opp Wharf St
  • Howe Ave @ Opp Maltby St
  • Howe Ave @ Hill St

Public transit stations close to Chester, New York - New Jersey

Chester is located at Chester, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
  • Main St & Maple St
  • W Main & E Liberty St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Shelton to Chester by bus and train via 255, COMMUTER RAIL and 644

To get from Shelton to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Howe Ave @ Kneen St station to Church St & Chapel St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER RAIL train and finally take the 644 bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station to Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Bus - 255255
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Bus - 644644
Leaves from Howe Ave @ Kneen St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Shelton
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    255 - New Haven Via George St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Chapel St
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Haven State Street
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER RAIL
    New London
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Saybrook
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 644644
    Wait for bus
    644
    Middletown Rt 9 & Rt 154
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shelton to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line SHORE LINE EAST TRAIN, Bus line 644.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shelton to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line COMMUTER RAIL, Bus line 644.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shelton and Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shelton to Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    The 255 bus line goes from 255 - New Haven Via George St station near Shelton to Church St & Chapel St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Church St & Chapel St station near Chester in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Shelton to Chester in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shelton and Chester in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shelton to get to Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 255 bus from the 255 - New Haven Via George St stop near Shelton in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shelton and Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Church St & Chapel St stop, which is closest to Chester in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Shelton to Chester?

    The ride from Shelton to Chester costs $7.25.